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Emmerdale is going to be hit with a big loss as Mike Parr’s exit as Ross Barton gets closer and inevitably, thoughts remain on exactly how he is going to leave the show. The actor recently hinted to Metro.co.uk that Ross’ self destructive ways would make him the executor of his own downfall but he was giving little else away apart from that.

Of course, a character like Ross is never going to go quietly so some viewers are worried that he could be killed off in the annual October super soak week stunt fest. All boss Kate Brooks would tell us is that the storyline will be intriguing.

She said of Mike’s exit: ‘Michael Parr will leave Emmerdale later this year at the end of his current contract. His decision to pursue other acting opportunities has given the writing team the opportunity to create an intriguing storyline for his exit.’

Of course, Ross has been central to the harrowing acid attack storyline that has seen the physical and psychological impact of his injuries seriously take their toll on him. With perpetrator Simon still on the loose, Ross may feel he won’t have closure until he has his revenge.

So could he be set to violently confront Simon and perhaps go too far – leading to a classic Emmerdale bad boy on the run scenario or potentially even a prison sentence? Or will Ross get in too deep and pay with his life?

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The other possibility is that it could be linked to his on/off relationship with Rebecca White. When Lachlan makes an attempt on Rebecca’s life in coming scenes, it is unconfirmed whether she survives.

But if indeed Rebecca does die, Ross will want answers – and he could then discover the truth about Lachlan putting him at risk of being the next victim. Gulp!

Of course, this all could be way off the mark and Ross lives happily ever after, skipping off into the sunset joyfully. But does this sound likely to you?